- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pico Rivera, CA
Valencia Academy of the Arts
Federal NCES profile for Valencia Academy of the Arts, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061218001386
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valencia Academy of the Arts earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 63.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valencia Academy of the Arts has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Academy of the Arts ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Valencia Academy of the Arts held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 061218001386 · Pico Rivera, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 24.9:1 · 63.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: El Rancho High (1,995 students)
Valencia Academy of the Arts held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Valencia Academy of the Arts in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- El Rancho High
El Rancho High
1,995 students
- Rivera Middle 544
Rivera Middle
544 students
- Steam Academy 534
Steam Academy @ Burke
534 students
- North Park Aca 512
North Park Academy of the Arts
512 students
- Rivera Element 473
Rivera Elementary
473 students
- This school 398
Valencia Academy of the Arts
398 students
What this shows Valencia Academy of the Arts reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valencia Academy of the Arts compares
Valencia Academy of the Arts held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.5% | ▲ 14% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,168
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
Asian 1.5%
White 1.0%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Valencia Academy of the Arts is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for El Rancho Unified reports $18,168 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valencia Academy of the Arts Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valencia Academy of the Arts's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pico Rivera
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rivera Elementary
Standard public school
473 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Magee Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
376 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Elementary
Standard public school
370 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
South Ranchito Dual Language Academy
Standard public school
351 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Birney Tech Academy
Standard public school
344 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Durfee Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 23:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valencia Academy of the Arts
How many students attend Valencia Academy of the Arts?
Valencia Academy of the Arts has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pico Rivera, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy of the Arts is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valencia Academy of the Arts?
63.5% of students at Valencia Academy of the Arts are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valencia Academy of the Arts?
The largest demographic group at Valencia Academy of the Arts is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valencia Academy of the Arts?
Valencia Academy of the Arts has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valencia Academy of the Arts rank among elementary schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, Valencia Academy of the Arts ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pico Rivera, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pico Rivera on the city page.
What other schools are in El Rancho Unified?
Besides Valencia Academy of the Arts, El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students), Rivera Middle (544 students), and Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students). See the El Rancho Unified district page for the complete list.